Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by …
Mixed Year for Cotton Growers with Less Water and Higher Prices
California cotton growers have been struggling with constraints on water availability this year. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom explained that overall acreage …
U.S. Cotton Production Marginally Higher in Latest Forecast
The latest U.S. cotton production forecast appears to be marginally higher than October. Cotton estimates are calling for 17.1 million bales. U.S. mill use and export levels are expected to …
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Encouraging Industry Members to Enroll
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has launched a nationwide effort to help encourage enrollment in the program. The Trust Protocol has now officially moved into phase two of the program …
Struggles of California Cotton Growers Demonstrated by Drop in Acreage
California cotton growers have been struggling to navigate a multitude of challenges in 2020. Issues with water availability have been compounded with the effect that COVID-19 is having on world …
California Cotton Outlook: “We’re Holding Out Hope”
The California cotton outlook has not been a positive one for 2020 but there is still optimism within the industry that assistance will be coming. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected …
World Market Projected to be Down on Cotton Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture slightly increased the estimate for U.S. cotton production for the 2019 crop is its May report. While the export forecast has not changed, ending stocks …
USMCA to Bring Benefits to U.S. Textile Industry
Cotton growers are optimistic about some of the details in the recently signed U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which should provide benefits for the U.S. textile industry. Following approval from Congress, President …
Agri View: Tough Times for Cotton Producers
Everett Griner talks about the tough times cotton producers have had in today’s Agri View. Everett looks at what needs to change and what is in the future for cotton …